Apple 6500 manual Connecting the printer directly to a Windows/DOS computer, Connect this

Connecting the printer directly to a Windows/DOS computer

Note: You should not use the printer with a Mac OS computer and a

Windows/DOS computer connected at the same time.

1Make sure the computer is turned off.

2Plug the cable into the parallel port on the printer.

Be sure to clip the connector in place to assure a reliable connection.

Use a high-quality bidirectional parallel printer cable. If you need to purchase a cable, most consumer electronics stores carry them.

Connect this

end of the cable to the parallel port on the printer.

Connect the other end to the appropriate port on your computer.

3Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate port on your computer.

If your connector has thumbscrews, be sure to tighten them to ensure a reliable connection.

Remember which port on the computer you use. Later you must tell the printer software where to look for the printer.

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